Facts and figures

UTS Facts and Figures gives an overview of the University's activities.

UTS at a glance

  • The pool of applicants for undergraduate courses for all Universities through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) has grown by 4% between 2006 and 2008. This was evident for both school leavers and non school leavers.

  • In 2007, over 32,000 students were enrolled at UTS in onshore and offshore courses.

  • The total number of staff (measured in full time equivalents) at UTS in 2007 was 2,525.

  • External research reached almost $31.2m in 2006.

  • UTS income was over $400m in 2007, with Commonwealth Operating Grant revenues totalling $150m and student contributions through HECS, PELS and Full Fees totalling $228m.

  • UTS has a high level of student diversity. About 31% of students come from a non-English speaking background, and half of all the students were born outside of Australia.

  • Course completions of award courses totalled 9,196 in 2007 (for students whose last year of enrolment was 2007, most of these completing students graduated in October 2007 and April-May 2008 ceremonies).

  • Of UTS graduates who were available for full-time employment, 87% were in full-time employment three months after completion of their studies. The average starting salaries ranged from $42,014 for first degree Nursing graduates to $92,553 for postgraduates in Design, Architecture and Building.

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